These tools are perfect for having students speak and record so that the teacher can listen, evaluate, and offer feedback for needed improvement. They are particularly well suited for language acquisition, whether the language is English or one of the World Languages taught in CMCSS.
*CMCSS teachers and Technology Integration Coaches are using the free versions of these tools.
Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students. Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.
Tool
Description
Account Information
Equipment Needed
Included in these Professional Learning Session(s)
put a dropbox for speaking assignments on any web page.
from within that web page, students record themselves,
audio files are automatically put into your dropbox.
access your dropbox from anywhere to listen to the recordings.
easy as copying and pasting
works on any computer from anywhere.
runs from your web browser without downloading or uploading.
Teacher account required.
Teacher sets up audio dropbox.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Teacher - computer
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
RELATED ARTS EXPLICIT DIRECT INSTRUCTION: 6-12 WORLD LANGUAGES
Broadcasts
Record audio files and distribute them to other people for playback on a computer, cellphone, or MP3 player. Broadcasts is intended to be used in two different ways:
Teacher-created podcasts can help students practice listening comprehension skills
Student-created podcasts can help students practice their speaking skills
Teacher account required.
Teacher sets up podcast channel.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Teacher - computer
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
RELATED ARTS EXPLICIT DIRECT INSTRUCTION: 6-12 WORLD LANGUAGES
Conversations
Record prompts or questions for their students to answer. The program can be used to simulate conversations, role plays, or for “virtual interviews.”
Create a conversation to ask questions and collect responses.
Join a conversation to listen to and respond to questions.
Students can work in “practice” mode or respond to questions spontaneously.
The program runs from your web browser, and works without downloading or uploading
Teacher account required.
Teacher sets up conversation forums.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Teacher - computer
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
RELATED ARTS EXPLICIT DIRECT INSTRUCTION: 6-12 WORLD LANGUAGES
Video Dropbox
A virtual dropbox for video recordings.
put a dropbox for speaking or role playing assignments on any web page.
from within that web page, students record themselves using their webcam
video files are automatically put into your dropbox.
access your dropbox from anywhere to watch to the recordings.
easy as copying and pasting
works on any computer from anywhere.
runs from your web browser without downloading or uploading
Teacher account required.
Teacher sets up video dropbox.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Teacher - computer
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
RELATED ARTS EXPLICIT DIRECT INSTRUCTION: 6-12 WORLD LANGUAGES
Forvo
This site allows user to hear pronunciation of words
in language chosen. Over 100,000 pronunciations in:
Recap provides teachers with new, creative ways to gather evidence of student thinking using video. It helps create new learning connections between students, parents and teachers, and foster more transformative dialogue by everyone. Great for any age!
Formative Assessment
Reflection
Class Management
Parent Communication
Teacher account required.
Student account required.
*Note - talk with your Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for student accounts
Please note that as of August 29, 2015, you will no longer be able to upload or create new content in your account .
However, your existing presentations will still
remain active, and all presentation links you’ve
embedded or shared will still work until the full
myBrainshark site shut down on January 4, 2016.
We recommend using this time to review all of the places where you’ve published these
links as they will no longer function as of January 4, 2016.
Teacher account required..
Student accounts are not required.
*Terms state that all users must be 18 years old. Teacher must do all uploading.
Teacher - computer
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
RELATED ARTS EXPLICIT DIRECT INSTRUCTION: 6-12 WORLD LANGUAGES
*CMCSS teachers and Technology Integration Coaches are using the free versions of these tools.
Click the name of the tool for detailed information about set up and use in classroom on Empower Students.
Click on the image below the name of the tool for a link to the website for the tool if applicable.
Audio Dropbox
Teacher sets up audio dropbox.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
Teacher sets up podcast channel.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
- Create a conversation to ask questions and collect responses.
- Join a conversation to listen to and respond to questions.
- Students can work in “practice” mode or respond to questions spontaneously.
The program runs from your web browser, and works without downloading or uploadingTeacher sets up conversation forums.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
Teacher sets up video dropbox.
Student accounts are not required.
Available through Clear Labs.
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
in language chosen. Over 100,000 pronunciations in:
- German [de]
- Tatar [tt]
- Russian [ru]
- English [en]
- Portuguese [pt]
- French [fr]
- Spanish [es]
- Italian [it]
Fewer words in other languages.Users can request words to be pronounced and recorded by native speakers or record words requested by others.
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
Video overview and instructions
Student accounts are not required.
Students- phone
Student account required.
*Note - talk with your
Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for student accounts
Student - computer or tablet
Please note that as of August 29, 2015,
you will no longer be able to upload
or create new content in your account .
However, your existing presentations will still
remain active, and all presentation links you’ve
embedded or shared will still work until the full
myBrainshark site shut down on January 4, 2016.
We recommend using this time to review all of the places where you’ve published these
links as they will no longer function as of January 4, 2016.
Student accounts are not required.
*Terms state that all users must be 18 years old. Teacher must do all uploading.
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional
Requires an up-to-date version of Adobe Flash and modern web browser
Create
- Upload, share and discuss documents, presentations, images, audio files and videos. Over 50 different types of media can be used in a VoiceThread.
Comment- Comment on VoiceThread slides using: microphone, webcam, text, phone, and audio-file upload.
ShareAn account is required to create, save, and edit student work. (Under 13 with permission of parent or guardian.)
*Note - talk with your
Technology Integration Coach about guidelines for student accounts
Student - computer
*Headphones or ear buds optional